The Dog days of summer..misc cell phone pics

Its been so hot this week...the girls have been going a little crazy (okay so is mommy). So we've been doing a bunch of things to keep us busy....its hard to keep them busy when gas is so much and the weather is soo hot. But we try. Here are some pictures of the week I pulled off the cell phone.
I caught Emily eating her favorite food. Ketchup is a major food group in our house.
The other day, Gracie had fallen asleep really early and Lilly was worried because she couldn't find her. WE looked all over and she finally found Gracie asleep on her bed. It was so sweet, Lilly gave Gracie a kiss and I snapped this picture of her putting a blanket on Gracie. Lilly is the mother of everyone. If someone is hurt or hurting she is the first one there to comfort and take care. What a tender spirit.
This picture really should belong in the Zoo with Grandma Pics. But, its here instead. I think Everyone that has ever gone to the zoo has a picture of them drinking out of the lions mouth. Here is Emily and Lilly having a drink.
Lilly went in for her Doctor appointment with the Specialist last Thursday. She is growing that is for sure. She grew nearly 4 inches and about 4 pounds. The Doc. isn't too worried since everything is normal besides her size. She is very smart and very active. The doc said to put her in something like Swimming or dance to keep her active and watch her food intake. I need to be better at that. Lilly is such a special little girl. Spend 2 mins with her and you can't help but fall in love with her.

Oh poor Emily. This pic was taken right after her sister squirt her with the hose. the look of Shock and confusion.
Its been so hot like I have mentioned earlier...so we have taken the opportunity to lounge by the pool. (okay so our pool isn't as big as I would love it to be)
The pool is usually crystal clear but Emily decided that sand belongs in the water. So its a little dirty looking. But its cool and inviting.
The dogs were so hot too that they jumped in to get cool. I like this pic of Barney, it looks like he is smiling. Happy Barn.
Here are the dogs after we gave them a nice hose bath. They are cool. Oh Barn, you look like you have a perm. Its going to be hot this whole week. So we'll be spending more time by the pool I think. Party at my brother Jeff's for the 4th so we'll have some good pictures of that.